Why So Many Couples Are Choosing a Legal Marriage at Home and a Symbolic Elopement
Weddings don’t have to follow one script—and more and more couples are discovering the magic of separating the legal side of marriage from the emotional one. By signing the papers at home first, then whisking yourselves away for a private symbolic elopement, you give yourselves the freedom to celebrate your love in the most intimate, meaningful way.
No red tape, just romance
Getting legally married in your home country keeps things beautifully simple. No need to stress over foreign paperwork, language barriers, or embassy appointments—you can focus on what really matters: each other.
The freedom to dream big
A symbolic elopement has no rules. You’re free to exchange vows on a cliff at sunrise, in a wildflower meadow, or with your toes in the sand. Because the “official” part is already taken care of, you can design a ceremony that feels entirely yours.
Intimacy at its purest
When it’s just the two of you, the world seems to fall away. There are no distractions, no expectations—just quiet, intentional moments filled with love. Your elopement becomes less about performance and more about presence.
A love story in two chapters
This path gives you the joy of two special celebrations: the day you say “yes” on paper, and the day you pour your hearts out in your dream setting. Each chapter adds depth and meaning to your story.
If this sounds like the kind of wedding you’ve been dreaming of, you deserve a celebrant who will craft a ceremony as unique and heartfelt as your love.
Don’t just dream it, do it!
Who is Debbie Skyrme, Celebrant Spain
Award-winning celebrant Debbie Skyrme has helped countless couples bring their elopement visions to life in Spain’s most breathtaking settings. Whether you imagine a sun-kissed beach, a romantic vineyard, or a secret mountaintop, Debbie will create a symbolic ceremony that feels authentic, unforgettable, and completely you.
Your love deserves to be celebrated your way. Reach out to Debbie today, and begin your greatest adventure together.
Featured wedding photo by kind permission of MichalCarbol.com
Author bio: Debbie Skyrme is "Celebrant Spain". Award winning bilingual destination wedding celebrant officiating elopements, vow renewals and wedding ceremonies in the Spanish sunshine.